I do all my sharpening by hand only because there is just something satisfying about the sound of the knife on the stone and its also quite relaxing as well
Awesome bigred thanks for sharing. I was actually just going to sharpen my fillet knife this weekend and I was thinking about using the worksharp sharpener but I didn’t know if I should, so this was really great of you to share as this perfect time. 💪👊
One of the Most important rules of all, COUNT YOUR PASSES! That is one of the CORE rules on any sharpening medium! If you don't count your passes your bevel will be offset and cut biased to one side and you will never get a clean slice! A a little tip aswell, Alternate your strokes after you formed your burr on both sides of the knife! Alternating 2-3 times on 220 and then alternate the Purple belt untill the burr is gone!
I do a lot of handsharpening, but flexible blades like fillet knives are a pain in the a**, this is so much easier! Razorsharp in just minutes, I say great job JB.
You can get a pretty good edge in a short time! This one took a little longer because of the chip but it works pretty well! Thanks brother! Have a good weekend!!
@@BigRedEDC I thought it took very little time specially considering the chip in the blade. Oh and I didn't fast forward so I could really pay attention on your handywork. Have a good weekend too.
@BigRedEDC I've got the older version of this sharpener. I liked it a lot, except that I found it scratches-up the surface of the blade, presumably from grit particles coming off the belt surface onto the face of the knife. I've heard many other folks had this issue. I can't see this new version of the sharpener correcting the issue. What is your experience?
That has been an issue for sure! I use the blue painters tape to cover the blade if I am doing a nicer knife! Also, they did cover the angle guides with leather to reduce the possibility of that happening! Thanks Thomas!!
They added leather pads to help with this a bit, but most importantly is that you frequently brush your tool! All of worksharp tools are big dust producers!
Thanks for the video. I really appreciate it. I also bought the leather strop belts on amazon for the MK2. I have read somewhere that you want to leave a filet knife a little toothy and not take it to a polished finish. I have 6 filet knives to do. I guess I will try it both ways and see which he prefers. If anyone knows the right answer to that question, I would be grateful for an answer.
@@BigRedEDC I did two filet knives and two cheap EDCs and used the super strops. You might want to check them out. Worth the 17 bucks for the 2 pack in my opinion.
Yes! If you dont work up the grits past 600 you will notice a significant increase in "Agressiveness" and "Stickieness" on the knife, it basically has a micro serration! The worksharp mk 2 does this if you only do 1-2 passes on the purple belt after using the brown ones and then strop!
@@AYellowPepper Thank you for the tip. My next go round I will give it a try. They apparently use the filet knives for processing deer and other meat as much as they do fish.
I understand that starting and stopping is the correct method but it sure is hell on that switch..lol.... I much rather hear the noise of what's going on over music playing...tks.
I do all my sharpening by hand only because there is just something satisfying about the sound of the knife on the stone and its also quite relaxing as well
For sure Bill! I find any type of sharpening relaxing honestly!
Thanks for the reminder going to get my fishing gear ready.
You betcha Don!! Happy fishing my friend!!
Second best 20 minutes ish, I've spent with you today
Thanks buddy! Hope to see you tomorrow!!
Thank you so much JB showing us this sharpener and how you use it! I appreciate you my friend!
Thank you very much for watching Jason!!!
Very cool demo. I like it. Thanks for doing this.
Thanks for checking out the video KC!!!
Awesome bigred thanks for sharing. I was actually just going to sharpen my fillet knife this weekend and I was thinking about using the worksharp sharpener but I didn’t know if I should, so this was really great of you to share as this perfect time. 💪👊
Oh very cool brother!! Thanks for watching!!
You got a steady hand bro!! Nice job!!
Oh man....I wish I had steady hands...lol!!
Good work. Very cool to see a how to on this system. Great video brother 👍
Glad you enjoyed it Jeremy! Thanks as always my friend!!
One of the Most important rules of all, COUNT YOUR PASSES! That is one of the CORE rules on any sharpening medium! If you don't count your passes your bevel will be offset and cut biased to one side and you will never get a clean slice!
A a little tip aswell, Alternate your strokes after you formed your burr on both sides of the knife! Alternating 2-3 times on 220 and then alternate the Purple belt untill the burr is gone!
Cool....thanks for the tips
Nice work on that fillet knife....Good stuff....
Thanks for watching Scott
I do a lot of handsharpening, but flexible blades like fillet knives are a pain in the a**, this is so much easier! Razorsharp in just minutes, I say great job JB.
You can get a pretty good edge in a short time! This one took a little longer because of the chip but it works pretty well! Thanks brother! Have a good weekend!!
@@BigRedEDC I thought it took very little time specially considering the chip in the blade. Oh and I didn't fast forward so I could really pay attention on your handywork. Have a good weekend too.
@@jeroenvoss6231 thanks so much!!
awesome Jb really cool video
Thanks brother!!
Mmm.....halibut cheeks.🐟😋 Thanks JB, have a great day!👋
LOL...yes indeed Michael!! Have good weekend my friend!!
That is the second time I have seen filet knives sharpened. How would it do on a lawn mower blade.
Plan on doing a video on that as well!
It did a good job 👌
I was happy with the result for sure! Thanks Randy!
I either use my Lansky or a stone lately, though the strop gets 90% of what I need done.
I think a strop is what most EDC knives need at the end of the day. Thanks for watching Rusty!
@BigRedEDC I've got the older version of this sharpener. I liked it a lot, except that I found it scratches-up the surface of the blade, presumably from grit particles coming off the belt surface onto the face of the knife. I've heard many other folks had this issue. I can't see this new version of the sharpener correcting the issue. What is your experience?
That has been an issue for sure! I use the blue painters tape to cover the blade if I am doing a nicer knife! Also, they did cover the angle guides with leather to reduce the possibility of that happening!
Thanks Thomas!!
They added leather pads to help with this a bit, but most importantly is that you frequently brush your tool! All of worksharp tools are big dust producers!
Great video not sure if I have patience to do that
LOL...right on Kevin! Thanks for watching!!
Thanks for the video. I really appreciate it. I also bought the leather strop belts on amazon for the MK2. I have read somewhere that you want to leave a filet knife a little toothy and not take it to a polished finish. I have 6 filet knives to do. I guess I will try it both ways and see which he prefers. If anyone knows the right answer to that question, I would be grateful for an answer.
I have always went to the 6k grit with very good results. Trying it both ways and seeing which one you like better is a good start!
@@BigRedEDC I did two filet knives and two cheap EDCs and used the super strops. You might want to check them out. Worth the 17 bucks for the 2 pack in my opinion.
Awesome Ross! Thanks for the info!
Yes! If you dont work up the grits past 600 you will notice a significant increase in "Agressiveness" and "Stickieness" on the knife, it basically has a micro serration!
The worksharp mk 2 does this if you only do 1-2 passes on the purple belt after using the brown ones and then strop!
@@AYellowPepper Thank you for the tip. My next go round I will give it a try. They apparently use the filet knives for processing deer and other meat as much as they do fish.
Good job. So do I send my fillet knives to you to get sharpened?
Well now....lets not jump to conclusions....lol!!! Thanks so much for watching Manny!!
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Thanks for watching!!
I understand that starting and stopping is the correct method but it sure is hell on that switch..lol....
I much rather hear the noise of what's going on over music playing...tks.
Cool...thanks